The Books of Abarat Books in Order

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The Books of Abarat series by Clive Barker follows Candy Quackenbush, a teenage girl from Chickentown, Minnesota, who stumbles into the magical archipelago of Abarat. This world consists of twenty-five islands representing the hours of the day and one enigmatic island known as the Time Out of Time. The series centers on Candy's journey as she navigates this surreal realm, forms friendships, and faces threats from forces like the evil Mater Motley and the Prince of Midnight.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Days of Magic, Nights of War

    Days of Magic, Nights of War

    2002 · Clive Barker

    Candy Quackenbush is a sixteen-year-old girl from Chickentown, Minnesota, who feels bored and isolated. She has a drunk father and is often mocked by…

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    Absolute midnight

    2011 · Clive Barker

    Absolute Midnight is a novel by Clive Barker. Candy Quackenbush of Chickentown, Minnesota, is the only person who can stop the evil Mater Motley,…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Books of Abarat books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Days of Magic, Nights of War”. Start with “Days of Magic, Nights of War.”

How many books are in the The Books of Abarat series?

We list 2 books by Clive Barker , published between 2002–2011.

Where can I buy the The Books of Abarat books?

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